Easy Certifications To Boost Your Resume

There’s moving forward and there’s moving up. When it comes to your career, keep your sights set on the latter. Keep advancing, keep bettering yourself and you’ll be able to reap the benefits in no time. Boost your career, your confidence and your paycheck. Read on.

First Aid

In today’s world, it seems as though most people have lost the basic skills – changing a tire, fixing a sink, even performing the Heimlich maneuver. This is why First Aid certification is as valuable as ever, and for more than just the Boy Scouts. Countless occupations from Park Ranger to Police Officer require this skill. First Aid courses are quick, cheap and easy to pass (as long as you pay attention). Look up your local Red Cross to find yours.

Microsoft Office Specialist

It’s the digital age and quality computer skills are at a premium. Most applicants and employees have a strong understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook, yet programs such as Excel remain a mystery. Microsoft offers a relatively painless course and qualification exam, testing proficiency across the board or a specialty in one specific program. And with exams running around $100, it’s well worth the coin to put that MOS on your résumé.

Six Sigma Certification

Made popular by manufacturing magnates such as Motorola and General Electric, Six Sigma is a set of tools and strategies to limit defects and errors in the manufacturing process. It’s also a highly-valued certification in specific fields. Whether you’re looking for a new job or simply want to give yourself a boost at your current one, search for Six Sigma training near you and get to it. With virtual classes, private group training and schedule flexibility, you can find the perfect program for you.

Cisco Certified Network Consultant

Every company has telephones and networks. And every company needs experts to run them. Cisco is offering a course and exam to make that expert you. The bad news? They can run upwards of $1,000 and Cisco is the only organization offering them. The good news? It’s still significantly cheaper than a university course and will land you in pretty decent demand.

The job market is stiffer than it has been in years and there’s no better time to increase your worth. Find the ideal certification for you – from language qualification to forklift operator’s license to Six Sigma training – and you can add some serious boosters to your résumé. Go ahead, get out there.

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Jillian Johnson is a professional content marketing writer and blogger with a particular interest in writing about business. To read more writing by Jillian, follow her @MissWritey.